Festival 85
The first of two special programmes celebrating the best of hymns, both ancient and modem. Last year we invited the viewers of Songs of Praise to choose their ten best-loved hymns. The ballot paper included the hymns sung most regularly in Songs of Praise over the past 23 years, among them: Eternal Father strong to save; All things bright and beautiful; Our God Reigns; The Lord's My Shepherd; Come Down O love divine;
Lord of the Dance; Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer.
Tonight Geoffrey Wheeler introduces the ten most popular hymns in British churches today - as chosen by you, the viewers. They are sung in Manchester Cathedral by 700 members of local church and school choirs in a feast of hymn singing at its very best. Conductor STUART BEER
Organist GORDON STEWART Producer DAVID KREMER
Series producer STEPHEN WHITTLE
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